{"product_id":"vallisneria-spiralis","title":"Vallisneria Spiralis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69a4e5db-da6c-832e-b651-06614cf3d436-92\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-230\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"767596b8-dfdf-4b6d-97f2-298a08383a1c\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eVallisneria spiralis\u003c\/strong\u003e, often called \u003cstrong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"111\"\u003eItalian Vallisneria\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a hardy and fast-growing background plant known for its long, ribbon-like leaves that sway gently in the water current. Despite the name “spiralis,” most aquarium strains grow straight leaves rather than twisted ones. Native to parts of Europe and Asia, this classic aquarium plant has been a staple in freshwater tanks for decades due to its adaptability and natural grass-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eThe bright to medium green leaves grow upward in tall, flowing blades, creating a lush backdrop that works especially well in community aquariums, cichlid tanks, and natural biotope setups. As the plant matures it sends out runners that produce new plantlets, allowing it to quickly form dense underwater meadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–28 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"923\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–8.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"988\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eVallisneria spiralis is extremely beginner-friendly and thrives in a wide range of water conditions. Once established, it spreads through \u003cstrong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003ehorizontal runners\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing new plants that can be left to form a thick background or separated and replanted elsewhere in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eThe plant benefits from a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003enutrient-rich substrate or root tabs\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it primarily feeds through its roots. Leaves may grow quite long and can be trimmed if needed, though cutting the tips may sometimes cause browning along the cut edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eAquascaping Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eThis species is ideal for creating:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eNatural grassy backgrounds\u003c\/strong\u003e in planted tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eDense cover for fish and fry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eSoft flowing movement\u003c\/strong\u003e in aquascapes with current\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eFast-growing greenery\u003c\/strong\u003e that helps absorb excess nutrients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1969\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1969\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eA hardy, fast-spreading background plant with long ribbon-like leaves that creates lush underwater grass beds in freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47958587867358,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/Photo.png?v=1741200651","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/vallisneria-spiralis","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}